India-Pakistan Conflicts Since 1947: A Timeline
India launched 'precision strikes' under Operation Sindoor on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
The Pahalgam Terror Attack, which killed 26 civilians on April 22, 2025, has led to a serious deterioration in Indo-Pakistan ties. Operation Sindoor is currently underway, which has further escalated the tension. India and Pakistan have been involved in several wars and conflicts since gaining Independence in 1947. Scroll on to know more.
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India and Pakistan have primarily fought four wars since 1947. (Image: AP)
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First Indo-Pakistani War (1947-48): Also called the First Kashmir War, it started in October 1947. It was fought right after Independence over the Kashmir region. A formal ceasefire was declared at 23:59 on the night of January 1, 1949. It led to the establishment of the Line of Control (LoC). (Image: PTI File)
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